The expert recommended seeing a GP “as soon as possible” if you or someone else is struggling with these signs.
Dr McClymont said: “There are many other causes of minor memory loss – including stress, anxiety and depression, specific medication and other health conditions – so the GP will start with some simple procedures to rule these out.
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“If the GP is unsure whether you have Alzheimer’s, they’ll refer you to a specialist, like a geriatrician (a physician who specialises in elderly care) or memory clinic.
“There’s no single test to diagnose Alzheimer’s, but the specialists will carry out more in-depth mental ability tests, called cognitive assessments.”
Source: Daily Express
